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Chippewa Ranch Camp Pre-Campference - 2025
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Wednesday, June 11
 

8:30am CDT

Breakfast
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
The Adler Lodge
Taste another Skibidi meal whipped by the op Kandle squad!
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
The Adler Lodge
  Dining

9:30am CDT

Happy Camper Rotations
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Various Locations
During this slot you will discuss how to be the best counselor that you can be. The rotations include:
- What it means to be a counselor at CRC
- Helping campers through homesickness and other problem solving in the cabin
- Storytelling with Sophie 
Speakers
avatar for Sophie Marwil

Sophie Marwil

Associate Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sophie has been with Chippewa for more than fifteen years. She is a second generation Chippy and loved and respected by campers, staff and parents alike. During the summer she helps with programming and logistics. She works closely with the activity instructors and handles the unenviable... Read More →
avatar for Sari Hirsch

Sari Hirsch

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sari is co-directs Chippewa Ranch Camp. She has been at Chippewa for almost three decades, and her passion for camp is unparalleled. During the summer she oversees all of camp's programming and logistics. She writes a critically acclaimed blog called The Sari Diaries, and she hosts... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Lissner

Lisa Lissner

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Lisa is an owner and director at Chippewa. She and Cliff have owned camp since 2015, and at camp she is the official "Camp Mom" to the girls. She can be found roaming camp with our dogs (Lou, Normy and Ginny), or in her office on Main Street. She works with staff on managing challenging... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Various Locations
  Breakout Session, Rotation

11:00am CDT

Age Group Meetings With Village Directors, Lisa, Sophie and Sari
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
The Gold Center
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Speakers
avatar for Sophie Marwil

Sophie Marwil

Associate Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sophie has been with Chippewa for more than fifteen years. She is a second generation Chippy and loved and respected by campers, staff and parents alike. During the summer she helps with programming and logistics. She works closely with the activity instructors and handles the unenviable... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Lissner

Lisa Lissner

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Lisa is an owner and director at Chippewa. She and Cliff have owned camp since 2015, and at camp she is the official "Camp Mom" to the girls. She can be found roaming camp with our dogs (Lou, Normy and Ginny), or in her office on Main Street. She works with staff on managing challenging... Read More →
avatar for Sari Hirsch

Sari Hirsch

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sari is co-directs Chippewa Ranch Camp. She has been at Chippewa for almost three decades, and her passion for camp is unparalleled. During the summer she oversees all of camp's programming and logistics. She writes a critically acclaimed blog called The Sari Diaries, and she hosts... Read More →
avatar for Julia Wise

Julia Wise

Colt Village Director
avatar for Avery Kingsepp

Avery Kingsepp

Wrangler Village Director
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
The Gold Center

11:00am CDT

Cabin Cleaning & Prep
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Various Locations
Keep up the good work! Take some more time to get your activity areas ready for the campers... who will be here in like 5 days by the way. Just sayin...
Speakers
avatar for Ruth Lissner

Ruth Lissner

Assistant Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Ruth is one of our Assistant Directors and Cliff's mom! She is on her 14th summer at camp, and she can be found in the office managing everything from accounts payable to payroll. She oversees the CRC Cooking Academy, arranges camper "Birthday Consults," and helps to make sure the... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Various Locations
  Work Detail

12:30pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
The Adler Lodge
There may be limited dining options in the vicinity, but the food at CRC is consistently reliable AND delicious. Now hurry up and eat... we have s@#t to do! 

Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
The Adler Lodge
  Dining

1:15pm CDT

Climbing Your Way To Success!
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
The South Field
Experience the giga thrill of mogging the infamous CRC Rock. Unleash your inner gooner and test your mogging skills on this iconic sigma wall.

Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
The South Field
  Recreation

1:15pm CDT

Lifeguard Inservice
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
The Waterfront
Continue to enhance and refining your proficiency in executing life-saving procedures on the lake.

Speakers
avatar for Sophie Marwil

Sophie Marwil

Associate Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sophie has been with Chippewa for more than fifteen years. She is a second generation Chippy and loved and respected by campers, staff and parents alike. During the summer she helps with programming and logistics. She works closely with the activity instructors and handles the unenviable... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
The Waterfront
  Specialized Training

2:30pm CDT

Wednesday Keynote Speaker Kara Alaimo PhD.- Protecting & Empowering Ourselves On Social Media
Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
The Little Theater
During this hour, Kara will address the critical things we need to know, such as why we shouldn’t compare our lives and bodies to the glamorized pictures we see on Instagram, what to do when we or someone we know is bullied online, why we shouldn’t believe everything we see online, and how to protect ourselves from dangers including catfishers and predators. She’ll also talk about how we can find healthy content and communities online and why it’s so important to seek out opportunities for offline friendships and activities. She’ll give us a script for running a rainy-day session that will be appreciated by campers (and their parents!) and for answering questions that often come up when we develop relationships with young people.

Speakers
avatar for Kara Alaimo

Kara Alaimo

Kara Alaimo, PhD is author of the book Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back. She is a communication professor at Fairleigh Dickinson, where she created the university’s programs in social media, and has been writing for CNN about the social impact of social media and issues affecting women and girls since 2016. She is also serving as an expert in litigation, t... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
The Little Theater
  Main Stage Event, Keynote Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Wednesday Keynote Speaker Kara Alaimo PhD.- The Case For Putting Down Our Phones This Summer
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
The Little Theater
In a non-professorial way, social media expert Kara Alaimo, PhD will explain how we can keep away from our phones while at camp. She’ll explain why a summer without smartphones is good for all of us: we can practice the art of being fully present in our surroundings, getting comfortable with our thoughts and even experience boredom. Nixing phones will also allow us to invest more in relationships with the humans around us. She’ll explain why doing so will be good for our physical and mental health and even fun — leaving us with skills and relationships that will serve us throughout our lives.

Speakers
avatar for Kara Alaimo

Kara Alaimo

Kara Alaimo, PhD is author of the book Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back. She is a communication professor at Fairleigh Dickinson, where she created the university’s programs in social media, and has been writing for CNN about the social impact of social media and issues affecting women and girls since 2016. She is also serving as an expert in litigation, t... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
The Little Theater
  Main Stage Event, Keynote Presentation

4:30pm CDT

Staff Stuff For Counselors, Work Detail For The Rest
Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
LOCATION TBD
Here, we'll chat all things from Ohio Lunches to Sigma Standards. This is a killer chance to pick up all the clout deets for your counselor level-up this summer! The rest of you goons keep the camp rizzed up!
Speakers
avatar for Uncle Ed

Uncle Ed

Operations Manager, Chippewa Ranch Camp
avatar for Sari Hirsch

Sari Hirsch

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sari is co-directs Chippewa Ranch Camp. She has been at Chippewa for almost three decades, and her passion for camp is unparalleled. During the summer she oversees all of camp's programming and logistics. She writes a critically acclaimed blog called The Sari Diaries, and she hosts... Read More →
avatar for Sophie Marwil

Sophie Marwil

Associate Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Sophie has been with Chippewa for more than fifteen years. She is a second generation Chippy and loved and respected by campers, staff and parents alike. During the summer she helps with programming and logistics. She works closely with the activity instructors and handles the unenviable... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
LOCATION TBD
  Group Session, Mixed Bag

4:45pm CDT

CIT Meeting
Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:45pm - 6:00pm CDT
The Gold Center
The CITsThe CITs will link up with their Alpha to level up their gooning skills at Skibidi HQ.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Lissner

Lisa Lissner

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Lisa is an owner and director at Chippewa. She and Cliff have owned camp since 2015, and at camp she is the official "Camp Mom" to the girls. She can be found roaming camp with our dogs (Lou, Normy and Ginny), or in her office on Main Street. She works with staff on managing challenging... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 4:45pm - 6:00pm CDT
The Gold Center
  Specialized Meeting

5:15pm CDT

Being a Guy at a Not Guy's Camp
Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:15pm - 5:30pm CDT
Being a guy at a girl's camp can be complicated. Cliff will take some time to meet with the male staff to discuss some important considerations. This is mandatory for male staff. 
Speakers
avatar for Cliff Lissner

Cliff Lissner

Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Cliff is has more than two decades of professional experience with boys’ and girls’ camps, including fifteen+ years as a director at Chippewa Ranch Camp for Girls in Eagle River, WI. He spent 11 prior years at North Star Camp for Boys in Hayward, WI. Cliff was a Nationally Licensed... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:15pm - 5:30pm CDT

6:30pm CDT

Dinner
Wednesday June 11, 2025 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
The Adler Lodge
Behold, it's dinnertime! 

Wednesday June 11, 2025 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
The Adler Lodge
  Dining

7:30pm CDT

4 on 4 Basketball Tournament
Wednesday June 11, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Basketball Court
Well, it's not exactly Net Ball for you Brits. The 4 on 4 pre-camp basketball tournament stands as a time-honored tradition around here, cherished for generations. No need to be good. It's simply a chance to make lasting memories, have a blast, and perhaps even showcase some endearing moments of clumsiness on the court. Good luck! 
Speakers
avatar for Luke Bailey

Luke Bailey

Activity director
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Lauren Gottlieb

Activity Director, Chippewa Ranch Camp
Wednesday June 11, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Basketball Court
  Recreation
 
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